Does FAT Brands, Inc. offer franchises for Marble Slab Creamery?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
On July 22, 2021, FAT Brands, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("FAT" or "FAT Brands"), acquired all outstanding shares of the capital stock of our prior owner and ultimate parent-company, LS GFG Holdings Inc. (the "Transaction"). In connection with the Transaction, on July 22, 2021, Marble Slab Brands was contributed to a financing subsidiary of FAT, FAT Brands GFG Royalty I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company organized on June 9, 2021 ("FAT Royalty"). FAT and FAT Royalty are all located at 9720 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Beverly Hills, California 90212.
Our affiliates listed below offer franchises under their own trademarks and systems but do not provide products or services to our franchisees, have not conducted the type of business you will operate, have not offered franchises providing the type of business you will operate, and have never offered franchises in any other line of business. Unless otherwise disclosed, the FAT affiliates listed below share a principal business address of 9720 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Beverly Hills, California 90212.
Fatburger North America, Inc. ("FBNA") has offered franchises under the name "Fatburger" since 1990. Fatburger restaurants primarily serve burgers, shakes, and fries. As of December 31, 2024, there were 177 franchised Fatburger restaurants (of which 117 are co-branded with "Fatburger" and "Buffalo's Café") operating.
Buffalo's Franchise Concepts, Inc. ("BFCI") has offered franchises under the name "Buffalo's Cafe" since 1989. Buffalo's Cafes offer chicken wings and distinctive homemade wing sauces, burgers, wraps, steaks, salads, and other classic American cuisine. As of December 31, 2024, there were 12 franchised Buffalo's Cafes (and 117 co-branded "Fatburger" and "Buffalo's Café restaurants) operating.
Ponderosa Franchising Company ("PFC") has offered franchises under the name "Ponderosa Steakhouse" since 1994. Ponderosa Steakhouses primarily offer a buffet serving a broad array of steak, chicken and seafood entrees. As of December 31, 2024, there were 15 franchised Ponderosa Steakhouses operating.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Marble Slab Creamery FDD, Marble Slab Franchising, LLC is the franchisor that offers franchises for Marble Slab Creamery. However, FAT Brands, Inc. acquired all outstanding shares of the capital stock of Marble Slab Creamery's prior owner on July 22, 2021. Marble Slab Brands was then contributed to FAT Brands GFG Royalty I, LLC, a financing subsidiary of FAT Brands.
While FAT Brands, Inc. does not directly offer Marble Slab Creamery franchises, it is the ultimate parent company. Marble Slab Franchising, LLC is a direct subsidiary of Marble Slab Brands, which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of FAT Brands. This means that FAT Brands, Inc. indirectly oversees the Marble Slab Creamery franchise system through its subsidiaries.
Prospective franchisees should understand the relationship between Marble Slab Franchising, LLC and FAT Brands, Inc. FAT Brands' involvement could influence the strategic direction and resources available to Marble Slab Creamery. Franchisees should also note that FAT Brands, Inc. has several other franchise brands under its umbrella, such as Fatburger and Buffalo's Cafe. These brands are offered by FAT Brands' affiliates, but these affiliates do not provide services to Marble Slab Creamery franchisees.